Ex-husband’s Regret by Lean

Chapter 206

"Stop trying to scare me!"

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After Bob yelled this sentence, his eyes showed fear, and before I could respond, he ran away!

"Alright, Jane, I have something to attend to right now, I'll get back to you later."

I hung up on Jane's call and turned to Bradley, who seemed invisible as always. "Did you just going to stand by and watch your father treat your mother like this?"

Bradley shrugged. "I don't have his strength, and he doesn't listen to me."

I was furious beyond words, unsure of what to say.

But Aunt Laura endured the pain and spoke up, "Bradley, wait outside for a moment. I need to talk to your cousin."

"Okay."

After Bradley left, I pulled up a chair and sat by the bedside. "Are your injuries taken care of properly? Is there anything left untreated?"

"No. These wounds just look severe. The doctors and security stopped your uncle before it got too

serious."

Aunt Laura shook her head, looking weaker than the last time I saw her. Tears silently streamed down her face. "I wanted to divorce him, but he won't agree..."

I sighed. "Don't worry, I'll figure something out."

Bob wasn't like Ryan. Getting a divorce from him shouldn't be that complicated. But first, I needed to ensure Aunt Laura's safety, at least to prevent her from being hurt again.

Aunt Laura seemed apologetic, holding my hand. "Okay... Charlotte, I've caused you too much trouble."

family, why say

head, preparing some fruit while keeping an eye on Aunt

door of the hospital room, Aunt Laura called out to

seeing the struggle and hesitation on Aunt Laura's face. Curious, I approached her again and asked softly,

After what seemed like

asked, "What

answering immediately, Aunt Laura got off the bed and asked me to help lift the mattress. From underneath,

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the shape of a rabbit. Though the red string around it had turned a bit pale, the silver pendant itself was

Laura helped me put it around my neck and

is too valuable,

"This belongs to you."

at me with determination, her eyes full of words

something my parents

would have been

"Yes..."

Laura struggled for a moment, then after helping me wear it and tucking the pendant inside my clothing, she avoided

"Consider it so?"

words, but Aunt Laura seemed unwilling to say more. "Alright, I'm tired.

hospital with a heart full of questions, toccasionally

dawned on me that the

the same

pressing matters on my mind,

was indifferent. "I heard there was

"Yeah."

the brake slowly.

fiercely just yesterday, and the internet was

I didn't know who else to

to be signing something, the sound of a pen scratching on paper audible. His